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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1927
Page
7
Readable portions indicate a Columbus event involving a discovered body part and a person named Verfurth. details describe a home and hospital recovery status amid a morning incident with implied injury or death, but the fragment is incomplete.
Mayor Joseph Willineas Moncaye announced a $100 reward for information leading to the conviction of a hit and run driver who struck Mrs. Williams near Ridlye Road beyond the city. Mrs. Williams, wife of Dr Ws Wilson, suffered facial injuries. she was traveling with a passenger. Investigators described a suspected attacker and a possible getaway route, with police reviewing the scene and hoping for tips.
A report from Corry describes a family incident beginning with a missing child, a 11 year old, who fled with a sibling. Authorities say the younger child is safe after a brief escape and a search. The mother and other relatives assisted in locating the children at Wordim Avenue.
A Philadelphia case outlines James Hinchey a Black man charged with murder after an altercation over a revolver. The defendant and a companion allegedly fought over a pistol and Hinchey allegedly shot and wounded, prompting the hearing request before Alderman red. Royal Royalle involvement noted with limited readable details.
The Pliny club hosted a philatelic gathering at Pewee Street Monday with Mrs Minne presiding. Mrs Heten Westley led the business and the Intertammunt committee ran the session. Roth and Mrs Smith sang a duet The class then held a musical contest. Guests included Mrs Entley of Erie and Miss Nolen Griffith of Oil City, among others.
A fragment discusses the term air pocket or local air current, noting it is not a scientific term and that people refer to an air pocket differently. It mentions the phenomenon being common over cities and differing in direction from the general wind, highlighting ambiguity in terminology for aviators.
A clemency petition was prepared for gangster Wariington in Ohio dated October 18. The filing indicates the matter was reviewed Tuesday and forwarded, with no final decision yet reported from the authorities.
Loan offer for furniture, piano, and diamonds with monthly payment plans. Advertises amounts from 25 to 300 dollars with varied payment schedules and states they are bonded and licensed. Provides contact at Second Floor, 20 O Building, 922 Sentocy Street, City, PA.
Warren County reports progress on a giant incubator project at Garland Farms as it moves toward a January 1 start, with state poultry inspectors wielding oversight. In Alabama, posttrial delays extend into 1920 as Attorney General McCall postpones flogging prosecutions tied to the Hitt case after prior convictions and appeals.
Interstate Commerce Commission examiner W A Watson today recommended the commission authorize the Pennsylvania Railroad to abandon a portion of its Fairbrooke Creek line from Ty Cone to Fairbrook Pass through Wyomitingdon and Center counties Pa. The line is unprofitable and could be offered for sale, with operations to proceed only if a buyer appears.
Senator McMaster of South Dakota urged President Coolidge to raise tariffs on South American grain to 21 percent from 19 percent if needed to protect American producers. Iowa officials also backed a tariff increase, arguing cheap foreign corn harms domestic farmers and grain imports at ballast levels.
Monday evening meeting of the Authors Club drew a large turnout in the Library Building. Mrs J Robinson read an interesting paper titled How a Book is Made guided by Agnes Honnaire and Mrs George Thomas. Mrs Eugene Burlingame was elected vice president to fill a vacancy caused by Miss Glenni Grant's resignation.
A fragmented OCR-style list detailing classified ad categories and rates from a newspaper section. It lists sections for announcements, personal ads, automotive, employment, financials, instruction, livestock, merchandise, and various services, with pricing notes and editorial rights.
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